December 21, 2013 marks the winter solstice for the northern hemisphere. Here, just outside of Chicago it’s gray. The sky…. and the dingy snow pushed aside by plow and shovel. Gray. There is a chill in the air as we wait for a cold front to decide if the sky will deliver freezing rain or snow, and just a few minutes more than 9 hours of daylight. (sunrise 7:16, sunset 4:25)
But since I’m a glass-half-full kinda gal, I’m happy to realize the days will start to get longer now too. Before you know it, it will be summer.
Let’s find the sun….
A walk at sunrise on Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Something about the sun sparkling on the water…
Sunny beams try to beak through the palms.
Glimmer on the pool
And then the light starts to fade
Shining bright until tomorrow
If all else fails; improvise. Just find your sun… your Sol… where you can! Cheers to the winter solstice.
Cheers!
Sand On The Brain 
What gorgeous pictures!
Thank you! I hope they did the trick and “brighten” your day! Glad to have you stop by.